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2016 Toyota 4Runner Introduction

The Toyota 4Runner is known for being true to its roots. It’s one of the last remaining old-school SUVs, which is to say it’s still a truck. It has not crossed over to being a tall car. Its body is bolted to its rugged chassis, like they used to do, back when SUVs were tough and before they were gentrified. If you want one of those, buy a Toyota Highlander. If you intend to go off road, get the 4Runner. (The FJ Cruiser is gone.)

But don’t get the wrong idea, the 4Runner has been updated and refined over the years, and doesn’t feel rough on the surface. It comes with a smooth 4.0-liter V6 making 270 horsepower and 278 pound-feet of torque that’s plenty quick, and a 5-speed automatic transmission. It drives better than its roots might suggest. It’s delightfully maneuverable, especially at low speeds and in parking lots.

The 4Runner is comfortable for long trips, with a reasonably smooth ride and very little road noise, although the cabin doesn’t quite match the refinement of the Ford Explorer or Dodge Durango. And its narrower body and taller floor steal some cargo space, compared to those models that aren’t body-on-frame.

With eight airbags (and rearview camera) standard, the Toyota 4Runner scores well in crash tests, although it doesn’t get the very best ratings from NHTSA and IIHS.